Green chemistry network centre (GCNC) India: Governing material change through green chemistry via industry–academia partnerships

Abstract: Green Chemistry Network Centre (GCNC), established under the American Chemical Society’s IUPAC CHEMRAWN GCI-DEN Grant and recommendation of World Leaders in Green Chemistry headed by Professor Paul Anastas (known as father of Green Chemistry), is working very hard to popularize Green Chemistry in India. The Centre provides a network for exchange of expertise, discussion and knowledge between industrialists and academicians and between chemists and engineers with interests and expertise relevant to Green Chemistry. The presentation will talk about various initiatives on experiential learning experiences for students, teachers, and researchers, enabling them to develop practical skills in green chemistry. GCNC is to inculcate the importance of Green Chemistry in young researchers’ minds such as preparation and dissemination of educational materials on Green Chemistry for school, college and university levels, with the simultaneous design of laboratory experiments for these levels as well. The presentation will also include a real-world case of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. Governing material change is a critical challenge in the global transition toward sustainable and circular chemical systems.. Industry–academia partnerships are presented as essential mechanisms for translating laboratory-scale green chemistry innovations into industrial implementation, supporting regulatory compliance, and strengthening supply-chain resilience against disruptions and hazardous material dependencies. The role of policy frameworks, digital material tracking, and capacity building initiatives led by Green Chemistry Network Centre (GCNC) India is emphasized in fostering responsible material governance. The study concludes that integrating green chemistry into material governance frameworks is essential to achieving circular economy goals, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building resilient, sustainable supply chains.